#Philly250
Here's the #Philly250 playlist (minus songs not available).
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WXPN's Philly 250
Playlist · Bruce Warren · 236 items
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July 5, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Today I’m handing out prizes down in South Philly to random people just because. It’s part of the Visitor Center random acts of kindness campaign 🫶🏼 @septaphilly.bsky.social @visitphilly.bsky.social #Philly250 #phambassador
May 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I’m at Philly Pham Camp to get a Philly boot camp to be an ambassador of our great city for Philly250. Of course I had to bring Wawa #phamcamp
April 11, 2026 at 1:25 PM
We're "this" close to playing the top 30 of the #Philly250. Bruce Warren @somevelvetblog.bsky.social brings it on home to #1.

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The 250 songs that define Philadelphia - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart
Over 4th of July weekend, WXPN is celebrating the country’s 250th birthday with 250 songs that are from, by, and about Philadelphia. The list spans genres and generations, from Lil Uzi Vert and ...
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July 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Philly's constant hitmaker Kurt Vile placed several songs in the #Philly250. Have a listen to his recent @worldcafe.bsky.social interview with @rahrahraina.bsky.social and an in-studio performance of songs from his new lp, Philadelphia's been good to me. xpn.org/kurt-viles-b...
Kurt Vile's been good to Philadelphia - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart
The singer, songwriter and former guitarist for The War on Drugs talks about his latest album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me.
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July 4, 2026 at 9:57 PM
We love The Hooters! With three songs in the #Philly250, here they are in concert from Non-COMM last May. xpn.org/a-piece-of-p...
A piece of Philadelphia history: The Hooters perform the hits - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart
It's a historic weekend in Philadelphia. We're celebrating with some local veterans who've been playing together for 35 years. The Hooters at World Cafe Live:"All You Zombies""One Of Us""Time After Ti...
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July 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Be Thankful For What You've Got - William DeVaughn
YouTube video by Danny Linden
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July 4, 2026 at 8:33 PM
We're well into the Top 100 of the #Philly250 with song #71, "The Liberty Bell" by John Phillip Souza. Here's the list so far. Any surprises? Any discoveries?

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The 250 songs that define Philadelphia - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart
Over 4th of July weekend, WXPN is celebrating the country’s 250th birthday with 250 songs that are from, by, and about Philadelphia. The list spans genres and generations, from Lil Uzi Vert and ...
xpn.org
July 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Motownphilly at #10 for the Philly250 which means the East Coast Family in the top 10 which means, by extension, Fruit Punch in the top 10. bsky.app/profile/east...
OK, but the actual best music video of all time, though, is of course 1-4-All-4-1 by the East Coast Family, featuring Fruit Punch, Michael Bivins' badass little cousin who apparently lived in the sewers like a Ninja Turtle.

We miss you, Fruit Punch, come home. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlZv...
East Coast Family 1-4-All-4-1
YouTube video by bombfizzle
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July 4, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Happily listening to #Philly250 from the side of a pool in San Juan on vacation & glad I pay for my membership to help cover the cost of streaming @wxpnfm.bsky.social
July 4, 2026 at 5:32 PM
“Change Reaction” has been played, as has Pretty Poison’s “Catch Me ((I’m Falling) Theme from the Major Motion Picture Hiding Out))” but the actual deserved #1 for the Philly250 is still in play.
July 4, 2026 at 1:24 AM
I didn't expect to tear up while listening to the #Philly250 but hearing Pierre Robert's voice did make me tear up. @wxpnfm.bsky.social
July 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
@wxpnfm.bsky.social #Philly250 🎶
July 4, 2026 at 3:36 PM
As Center City preps for the arrivals of hundreds of thousands of visitors this summer, a business group is working to shine up East Market Street and “fill some of the gaps” with new short-term shops.
Revitalizing Philadelphia’s Market East with new retail, murals and more
Business leaders aim to spruce up the struggling Center City commercial district ahead of FIFA and Philly250 events.
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March 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Philly250 has been great...kinda dropping the ball pretty hard in the top 3, though, I gotta say.
July 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Hold up! Philly, city of brotherly love has entered the chat!
Just hearing -
Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy.
#America250 #Philly250 #VA250 #MA250
July 4, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Happy Memorial Day! - “Monumental Roots” w/ @charlottelindleymartin & @tess1175

📍 Visit us at No. 5 Butchie Alley to see how the past is shaping our present. Open weekends 12-4 & by appointment.

#RadicalAmericana #TheClayStudiophl #Philly250 #VisitPhilly
May 25, 2026 at 2:11 PM
My strong hunch is, Lane wrote it with considerable help from an AI chatbot. Take a spin through the website: www.soundofamericamusical.com
The Sound of America — A New Ben Franklin Rock Musical
FringeArts, Philadelphia. July 1 – August 1, 2026. Part of Philly250.
www.soundofamericamusical.com
August 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Don't miss the reopening of the First Bank of the United States in the Historic District—perfect for your July 4th weekend itinerary.

Explore the vision of Alexander Hamilton and the nation’s financial roots. 🏛️💰

andrebright.inteletravel.com

#Philly250 #HistoricPhilly #FirstBank
June 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I think it's part of the 300 N Columbus Blvd archeological site

www.phila.gov/2026-02-04-p...
Philly250: West Shipyard Archeological Site | Department of Planning and Development
A brief history of Philadelphia's West Shipyard Archeological Site. For America's 250th, we're highlighting history!
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March 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Fun Fact: Michael Kelly Smith of Britny Fox & Cinderella was a regular at the Sam Goody I used to work at.

Also, the “Girlschool” video was inspiration for another Britany a bunch of years later…

@wxpnfm.bsky.social #Philly250
Britny Fox - Girlschool
YouTube video by BritnyFoxVEVO
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July 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The 4th of July might be over, but Philadelphia is still going strong celebrating the big 2-5-0! 🔴⚪🔵

There is still an incredible energy across the city.
Proud to be in the heart of where it all started! 🔔🇺🇸

#Philly250 #Semiquincentennial #Philadelphia #CivicPride #PhillyBusiness #Philly
July 8, 2026 at 9:11 PM
📍Philadelphia, Sept. 23: Join Maxwell and Syracuse University alumni for an evening at the Museum of the American Revolution marking America's 250th, with remarks from Dean Van Slyke and a talk with historian Tessa Murphy. Register: https://cc.syr.edu/philly250
September 21, 2026 at 6:10 PM